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2020 Map of The Hole in the Ground

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of The Hole in the Ground
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

The Hole in the Ground marks a dramatic topographic depression within this high desert reach of Malheur County. The Owyhee River carves a deep path through the center of the sheet, bordered by features like Greeley Bar and the complex erosional features of the Owyhee Breaks. This landscape is defined by its water management systems, essential for rangeland utility in eastern Oregon.

Numerous small catchments and springs are scattered across the terrain, including Wednesday Reservoir, Tuesday Reservoir, and the Lodge Reservoir Number One. These features, alongside named points like Riley Horn Point and the prominent Deer Butte, reflect a history of land use focused on livestock and seasonal water access. Movement through the area is dictated by the rugged drainage patterns of Whiskey Canyon and Black Canyon, with Morcom Rd providing the primary overland access through the southern half of the quadrangle.